Milan-Cortina 2026 reschedules Livigno events due to snow
Milan-Cortina 2026 organizers were forced to reshuffle the Olympic test schedule in Livigno this week after poor weather and a lack of consistent snowfall disrupted preparations at the alpine venue. Events planned for the northern Italian resort were moved and adjusted to keep athletes on track ahead of the Winter Games.
Organizers said unseasonably warm temperatures and thin snow cover made it impossible to maintain competition-standard courses. “Athlete safety is our top priority, and the conditions did not meet our requirements,” a spokesperson said, confirming that revised dates were agreed in coordination with international federations.
Local officials stressed that contingency plans had long been in place. “Weather is always a variable in winter sport. We are prepared to adapt,” a regional representative noted.
Coaches welcomed the clarity despite the disruption. “It’s not ideal to change plans, but clear decisions early help everyone adjust,” one team official said.
The changes come as Milan-Cortina continues venue testing ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with organizers insisting preparations remain on schedule despite the setback.